Description
Book SynopsisPsychologists explore the reality of cyberbullies
Millions of children are affected by bullies each year. Advances in social media, email, instant messaging, and cell phones, however, have moved bullying from a schoolyard fear to a constant threat. The second edition of Cyberbullying offers the most current information on this constantly-evolving issue and outlines the unique concerns and challenges it raises for children, parents, and educators. Authored by psychologists who are internationally recognized as experts in this field, the text uses the latest research in this area to provide an updated, reliable text ideal for parents and educators concerned about the cyberbullying phenomenon.
Trade Review“This book's extensive review of current academic research on the social dynamics underlying cyberbullying is particularly beneficial in revealing such complexities as the gender and ethnic patterns of online bullying, the types of students most likely to be involved in this activity, and the ways that fellow students can discourage, or encourage, bullying.” (Choice, 1 November 2012)
Table of ContentsForeword vi
John Halligan
Preface ix
1 Introduction 1
2 Children’s Experiences with Traditional Forms of Bullying 18
3 What Is Cyberbullying? 56
4 Current Research on Cyberbullying 89
5 What Parents Can Do 118
6 What Educators Can Do 155
7 Laws and Policies 187
8 Conclusion 223
References 233
Author Index 262
Subject Index 271
